Maintenance Technician
East Jordan Plastics, Inc.
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Job summary
East Jordan Plastics in Lyons, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support production across recycling, injection molding, and thermoforming equipment. This role focuses on tooling changeovers, process setup, electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety to keep operations running safely and efficiently.
The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, hands-on skills with PLCs and servo drives, and knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on with PLCs, servo drives, electrical prints/diagrams.
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems; experience with injection molding, sheet extrusion, thermoforming, or die trimming preferred.
- NFPA 70E knowledge with a strong commitment to safe work practices.
- Team-oriented approach with fabrication, plumbing, rigging, or related mechanical skills valued.
Responsibilities
- Complete production tooling changeovers and establish processes using approved master settings.
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical, PLC, servo drive, remote I/O, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance, equipment installations, controls/panel wiring, and continuous-improvement projects.
- Follow all company safety procedures and NFPA 70E electrical safe-work practices.
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Education
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Job description
At East Jordan Plastics, we are committed to providing our employees the best opportunity to grow their careers within a safe and inviting culture. Competitive wages, great benefits, and the desire to be the leaders in sustainability makes East Jordan Plastics the right choice for you. Are you ready to grow with us?
Because we care about our employees and what they bring to our customers, we give them the tools and benefits they need to be successful at East Jordan Plastics. Taking care of our employees is what we do.
- Competitive skill-based wages
- Annual review
- Referral bonus
- Employee-focused Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
- 401(k) program with employer contribution
- Paid time off
- PPE Program
- We hold ourselves accountable
By drawing upon decades of experience, proven processes, and manufacturing expertise, we’re ready to work alongside you to implement sustainable solutions.
To be the leader in quality and sustainability of packaging solutions for the horticultural industry.
We pay attention to the smallest of details in the manufacturing process and customer service.
We’re committed to using sustainable materials and manufacturing processes to be good stewards of our communities and the environment.
We’ll be honest, fair, and ethical in all our business activities, and as accountable to ourselves as we are to our customers.
We welcome the challenges in our industry to continuously improve sustainable packaging through design, materials, and technology.
We value and respect our employees and the contributions they make to our customers’ success.
- We keep each other safe. No shortcuts, No exceptions!
- We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and environment.
- Safety drives the decisions we make.
- We pursue the highest level of quality in our products, delivery, and customer service.
- We believe in developing our employees to be the best they can be.
- We maximize efficiencies and employ best practices to bring value to our customers.
- We foster a culture of HORT with our employees and customers.
- Honesty
- Opportunity
- Respect
- Trust
- Being a leader in sustainability is a responsibility we take seriously.
My favorite part of working at East Jordan Plastics is the family atmosphere. I love the people I work with and the fact that we are all focused on the same goal, providing a sustainable future for generations to come.
– Kelley H.
It’s a great atmosphere; the people we work with make it enjoyable to be at work!
East Jordan Plastics has great insurance benefits. Plus, I come to work every day because I know that the work environment is stable and welcoming.
I really like the set schedule for the entire year. I love coming to work and doing the things I love!
This a family-owned business, and they treat you like family. There are career growth and advancement opportunities, with great pay and great benefits.
– Amy H.
The company treats us like family. It’s shown in the work environment. Each shift becomes a family in its own way. Also, great pay and benefits.
– Pascal S.
My favorite part of working at East Jordan Plastics is the family atmosphere. I love the people I work with and the fact that we are all focused on the same goal, providing a sustainable future for generations to come.
– Kelley H.
It’s a great atmosphere; the people we work with make it enjoyable to be at work!
East Jordan Plastics has great insurance benefits. Plus, I come to work every day because I know that the work environment is stable and welcoming.
I really like the set schedule for the entire year. I love coming to work and doing the things I love!
This a family-owned business, and they treat you like family. There are career growth and advancement opportunities, with great pay and great benefits.
– Amy H.
The company treats us like family. It’s shown in the work environment. Each shift becomes a family in its own way. Also, great pay and benefits.
– Pascal S.
My favorite part of working at East Jordan Plastics is the family atmosphere. I love the people I work with and the fact that we are all focused on the same goal, providing a sustainable future for generations to come.
– Kelley H.
It’s a great atmosphere; the people we work with make it enjoyable to be at work!
East Jordan Plastics has great insurance benefits. Plus, I come to work every day because I know that the work environment is stable and welcoming.
I really like the set schedule for the entire year. I love coming to work and doing the things I love!
This a family-owned business, and they treat you like family. There are career growth and advancement opportunities, with great pay and great benefits.
– Amy H.
The company treats us like family. It’s shown in the work environment. Each shift becomes a family in its own way. Also, great pay and benefits.
– Pascal S.
Position:Maintenance Technician
Location: Lyons, GA
Job Id:487
# of Openings:1
Maintenance Technician - Nights
East Jordan Plastics is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support production operations across recycling, injection molding, and thermoforming equipment. This role focuses on tooling changeovers, process setup, electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs that keep production running safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete production tooling changeovers and establish processes using approved master settings.
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical, PLC, servo drive, remote I/O, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance, equipment installations, controls/panel wiring, and continuous-improvement projects.
- Follow all company safety procedures and NFPA 70E electrical safe-work practices.
- Three to five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on skill with PLCs, servo drives, electrical prints, relay logic, and industrial troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems; experience with injection molding, sheet extrusion, thermoforming, or die trimming is preferred.
- NFPA 70E knowledge and a strong commitment to safe work practices.
- Team-oriented approach with fabrication, plumbing, rigging, or related mechanical skills valued.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Trade or technical school training preferred; electrical Journeyman or Master Electrician license is a plus but not required.
- Ability to work around moving equipment and in a loud manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Additional $2.00 per hour night-shift premium for the 4:00 p.m.–12:00 midnight schedule.
- Consistent schedule; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k), uniforms, footwear, and safety-glasses programs.
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